
好词典

源自中古英语 'making',意为'制作'或'形成',加上复数后缀 '-s',表示'制作的材料'或'形成的要素'。
❶ 指某人具备成为某种人或取得成功的潜质或素质,常用于表达某人具有发展成某种状态的能力或特质。
“She has the makings of a great leader.”
(她具备成为优秀领导者的潜质。)
“With his talent and hard work, he has the makings of a champion.”
(凭借他的天赋和努力,他有成为冠军的潜质。)
❶ 指制作某物所需的材料或成分,常用于描述构成某物的基本要素或原料。
“The makings of a good soup include fresh vegetables and broth.”
(一碗好汤的材料包括新鲜蔬菜和高汤。)
“He gathered all the makings for a homemade pizza.”
(他收集了自制披萨的所有材料。)
have the makings of — 表示某人或某物具备成为某种状态或达到某种水平的潜质或必要条件。
“This project has the makings of a huge success.”
(这个项目具备取得巨大成功的潜质。)